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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Empower team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15224  Empower team members through recognising strengths, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This is a Unit Standard intended for managers in all economic sectors.These managers would typically be second level managers such as a heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Recognising team member performance.
  • Encouraging participation in decision-making.
  • Delegating tasks.
  • Reviewing decisions and the progress with delegated tasks. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 4.
  • Computer Literacy at NQF level 4. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Recognition for successful achievement could include public recognition or an incentive. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Recognise team member performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The role, duties and responsibilities of each team member in the section/division/department are identified together with the level of performance expected of them and an indication of how they fit into the work of the section. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Team members are told what they do well, what needs improvement and what is expected in the future. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. All feedback is measured against performance expectations, which have been communicated to the team member. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Feedback is given at the time that the event occurs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Feedback is honest, simple, specific and constructive. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Team members are dealt with as valued and trusted members of the team. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Encourage participation in decision-making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Team members are included in division/section/department decision-making by fully informing them of the situation and the decision(s) that needs to be taken. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Team members are encouraged to think of solutions to the problem being as innovative as possible. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Team members must be asked to provide alternatives, evaluate the alternatives and select one for implementation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The best solution is sought through getting team members to debate their viewpoints and work towards finding common ground. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Delegate tasks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The work plan or task is analysed and broken down into smaller tasks, programmes or units of work and a decision taken as to who in the section is best suited to carry them out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The delegated tasks must be clearly communicated to employees indicating what is expected, how it must be done and where to get help, if necessary. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Decision-making authority required to execute the task is indicated to the employee so that team members can react to situations immediately and effectively. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. A regular feedback and reporting schedule must be agreed upon. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. A system to enable the flow of information must be established by team members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The successful completion of delegated tasks must be monitored and the performance used a means of ongoing development. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Successful achievement of delegated tasks must be given recognition. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Review decisions and performance of delegated tasks. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Decisions taken are reviewed in small-group and/or whole group situations to decide on their success in reaching the stated objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Correct decisions are confirmed and incorrect decisions are rescinded or amended so as to enable the objectives to be met. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Delegated tasks are reviewed with the person to whom it is delegated to ensure successful completion of task/plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Alternative plans of action are drawn up by the group/team for incorrect decisions and delegated tasks which are not being carried out successfully. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a memorandum of understanding with the services SETA ETQA.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.
  • The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Motivational theories; e.g. Herzberg, Mazlow.
  • Brainstorming techniques.
  • Negotiation techniques.
  • Delegation and follow-up techniques.
  • Feedback techniques. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems though generating and selecting solutions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in groups to encourage participation and when delegating tasks. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities when delegating and following up. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information when measuring performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when providing feedback. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology for information flow on delegated tasks. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in terms of the wider impact of decisions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
    * Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively especially through group participation in generating ideas. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  78843   National Certificate: Diamond Processing  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MQA 
    Core  61594   National Certificate: Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-02  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  49122   National Certificate: Radio Station Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Core  49745   National Certificate: Value Engineering  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  QCTO 
    Core  49710   National Diploma: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Core  58802   National Diploma: Disability Employment Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  SABPP 
    Core  49059   National Diploma: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Core  64330   National Certificate: Mission Corporate Services Management  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  PSETA 
    Fundamental  78526   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  60289   National Certificate: Community Recreation  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Fundamental  50500   National Diploma: Electronic Warfare  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  83946   National Certificate: Management  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  48962   Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Logistics (M&AL)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58782   Further Education and Training Certificate: Plumbing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  58779   Further Education and Training Certificate: Production Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58581   National Certificate: Air Traffic Support  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  59325   National Certificate: Environmental Noise Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  LG SETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  59429   National Certificate: Inclusive Education  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  58978   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  49123   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-10-18  Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  50245   National Certificate: Maintenance Coordination  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-11-11  TETA 
    Elective  79406   National Certificate: Maintenance Coordination  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58395   National Certificate: Project Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  57631   National Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Elective  61489   National Certificate: Transport Operations  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  48553   National Diploma: Corrections Science  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  59256   National Diploma: Flight Dispatch  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 
    Elective  58183   National Diploma: Forensic Pathology Support  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  58784   National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50023   National Diploma: Legal Interpreting  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50333   National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  50330   Bachelor: Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58579   National Diploma: Air Traffic Control  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Acorser Corporate & Business Consulting t/a Acorser Academy 
    2. AFRICA COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
    3. Africa International Training Facilities T/A AITF (BREDELL) (TP) 
    4. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality Pty Ltd 
    5. Amaqamu Project Management and Consulting 
    6. ASSESSMENT COLLEGE OF SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD 
    7. ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd 
    8. Avenida (Pty) Ltd 
    9. Aviation Training Academy 
    10. Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd 
    11. B AND T SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS 
    12. Big Tree Group 
    13. Bohlali Provider Support 
    14. Capricorn FET College - Central Office 
    15. Chartall Business College 
    16. Circleway College 
    17. CLEAN HEAT ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD 
    18. Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc 
    19. Dee-Bravo Training Centre 
    20. Diversity technology Training Institute 
    21. Divine Inspiration Trading 704 PTY Ltd 
    22. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    23. Emergence Learning Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    24. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Frayintermedia Cc 
    26. Future Discovery Training Academy CC 
    27. Gauteng City College 
    28. Helen Nicholson & Associates 
    29. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    30. Igugu Training and Investments 
    31. In Touch Community Development & Project Managers 
    32. Infomage Pty Ltd 
    33. Inkwazi Learning Network 
    34. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    35. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    36. Khaas Training Academy 
    37. Learnership Support Systems (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Leps Training Consultants 
    39. MACCAUVLEI LEARNING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
    40. Mahumani Empowerment Servives Centre 
    41. Makwedeng Training 
    42. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    43. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    44. Metro Minds 
    45. Mind Capital Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    46. Mothusi Management Consultants 
    47. Musengavhadzimu Media 
    48. Neolebongi Trading Enterprise 
    49. Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    50. Novi General Services 
    51. Novia One Group (Pty) Ltd 
    52. NTI College 
    53. OMNI HR CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    54. PCD College cc 
    55. Posh Multimedia 
    56. Pretoria Technical College 
    57. Primeserv Corporate Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    58. Prodigy Business Services (Pty) Ltd 
    59. Reflections Development Institute 
    60. Regeneration Maqor Group 
    61. Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd 
    62. Resonance Institute of Learning 
    63. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    64. Saint Colonel Graduate Institute (PTY) Ltd 
    65. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    66. Skill Tech Solutions Pty Ltd 
    67. Social Transformation and Justice NPC 
    68. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
    69. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    70. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    71. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    72. The Institute of People Development 
    73. Thobologo Training and Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    74. TMG Quality Services 
    75. Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd 
    76. Tovani Traiding 299 
    77. Trainers Without Borders 
    78. Training Answers 
    79. Training Consultant and SD College 
    80. TSP COLLEGE 
    81. Ulwazi Training & Development 
    82. Umfolozi FET College 
    83. University of Johannesburg 
    84. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    85. VERYCOOLIDEAS 
    86. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    87. West Coast TVET College 
    88. Whitestone College 


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